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Pectiantia pentandra

Alpine Bishop's Cap, Alpine Mitrewort
Other regional names: Five Stamen Bishop's Cap +1 more
  • Five Stamen Bishop's Cap
  • Five Stamen Mitrewort
Also known as: Drummondia mitelloides DC. +9 more
  • Drummondia mitelloides DC.
  • Mitella latiflora (Rydb.) Fedde
  • Mitella pentandra f. maxima Rosend.
  • Mitella pentandra f. stolonifera Rosend.
  • Mitella pentandra Hook.
  • Mitellopsis drummondia Meisn.
  • Mitellopsis drummondii Meisn.
  • Mitellopsis pentandra (Hook.) Walp.
  • Pectiantia latiflora Rydb.
  • Pectiantia mitelloides (DC.) Raf.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Saxifragaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Originating in North America, Pectiantia pentandra (commonly known as Alpine Bishop's-Cap or Alpine Mitrewort) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Yukon

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